I’m a journalist, poet, blogger, artist, model, porn critic, copyeditor, and much more. I’ve been writing mainly about sex and pornography since 2007, so I have one foot in and one foot out of the adult entertainment industry, and I find it fascinating from a cultural perspective.

Five years ago I decided to stop keeping my work in porn a secret from my family. After all, I have nothing to be ashamed about! I asked my peers for advice and heard the most incredible range of ‘coming out’ stories. Thinking “This would make a powerful book,” I began a call for submissions, sought out publishing advice, solicited stories from performers, and landed a book deal!

The first and only book on getting tied up, from bedroom play to advanced suspensions. You’ll learn all about finding the right rope partner, types of rope scenes, avoiding injuries, pain processing, and the 7 Helpful Skills of Rope Bottoming, including Mindfulness, Being Prepared, and Communicating With Your Rope Top. You’ll also learn how to evaluate a suspension hardpoint for safety and much more! Sprinkled throughout are photos plus true stories of scenes that went wrong and scenes that went right. You’ll also find a list of valuable rope bottoming resources. If you’re interested in rope bondage of any kind, whether in the bedroom, at a BDSM club or dungeon, or even in front of an audience, this guide is a must-read.